Wen Ruan? Wen Ruan!

The deep roar of the engine echoed through the street.

As the lights swept across the Audi RS6, its sleek black body gleamed with a cool sheen.

The car slowly slowed down and drove into the parking lot outside the Luzhou Jingyuan Residential Complex.

The car door was pushed open, and Wen Ruan stepped out carrying an LV Speedy 35.

Amidst the "tap tap tap" of footsteps and the gazes of onlookers, I strode into the east gate of the residential area.

Since her Lynk & Co 06 was already parked in the underground parking space, the new car had to be left outside for the time being.

However, Wen Ruan has already contacted the property management and plans to buy another parking space.

"Ding—" The elevator doors slowly opened.

Wen Ruan grasped the doorknob, opened the door to 1702, tossed her bag aside, and called out, "I'm back."

Qian Guixiang came out of the kitchen with a big smile. "Ruan Ruan, are you tired from work? The food will be ready soon. Would you like something to drink?"

"Why do you make me sound like a guest? I can get whatever I want to drink myself."

"Oh, I'm just worried about you!" Qian Guixiang quickly hung up her daughter's bag and took out her slippers.

Seeing her mother's enthusiasm towards her, Wen Ruan smiled helplessly, changed her shoes, opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle of juice, and sipped it slowly.

Since signing the Family Trust, my mother has completely let go of the past.

Now, besides urging her to have a baby soon, I check on her every day with WeChat and phone calls.

It felt like I was back in my school days.

"Oh, right, Ruan Ruan." Qian Guixiang took her daughter's hand and said with a smile, "I recently enrolled in a Maternal and Infant Care Training Class, which will last for two months. Just let me know whenever you need me, and I'll move to Shengyuan Jiajing to take care of you right away."

"Oh my god!" Wen Ruan rubbed her forehead with one hand. "Can you please calm down? I already transferred 200,000 to you! Why don't you take my dad on a trip sometime?"

"We 'No rush. Besides, your dad is just a workaholic. He doesn't feel at ease if he doesn't work for a day. He's been talking to your second uncle about doing plumbing and electrical renovations."

Wen Ruan said irritably, "You two are really a handful. Isn't the printing factory going to be taken over soon? Why are you making such a fuss?"

Just then, Wen Jianxin came out of the kitchen carrying dishes and said, "We've all looked into it these past few days. The printing factory has too many problems and is beyond saving. Everyone says the new boss bought the factory for the land, talking about upgrading the production line, but it's all just empty talk. The necessary layoffs will still have to be made."

"That's not necessarily true," she replied Wen Ruan and playfully, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

Qian Guixiang pulled out a chair in the dining room and greeted them, "Alright, alright, let's eat!"

Dinner was very plentiful, including not only Wen Ruan and delicious home-style dishes but also some braised snacks.

The family of three enjoyed their meal together happily.

She spoke Wen Ruan and calmly with her father about the Yanbei Printing Factory.

Wen Jianxin was one of the company's earliest technical workers.

I started in the printing workshop, then moved to the processing workshop, and three years ago I was transferred to the equipment maintenance department, where I am responsible for the daily maintenance of production equipment.

They are very aware of the current predicament of Yanbei Printing Factory.

In its early days, thanks to government connections, the printing plant developed smoothly and had a large number of regular orders.

Later, they misjudged market development and took out loans to buy a batch of Offset Printing Machine and Die-Cutting Machine.

Who would have thought that not long after, competitors would all begin to transform into Digital Printing and embrace the e-commerce trend.

Because the Yanbei Printing Factory still had enough orders at the time, it did not continue with the restructuring and missed this opportunity.

Falling behind at one step leads to falling behind at every step; orders begin to be lost, costs rise, and equipment is gradually becoming obsolete.

Ultimately, they ended up in their current predicament.

The debt problem has now fully erupted, affecting banks, suppliers, and employees.

Now they can't even pay the interest owed to the bank, and the only valuable thing they have left is that 30 acres of industrial land.

By the end of the conversation, Wen Jianxin was filled with emotion and sighs.

Yanbei Printing Factory once had a glorious past, with nearly 400 employees at its peak and an annual output value of over 100 million yuan.

Although the profit margin was very low due to industry issues, it still supported a large number of people.

That included their family.

It was once their pride and their hope.

This allows them to persevere even after being scammed during the demolition process.

Who would have thought that we would end up in such a state of insolvency?

Recalling the past, Wen Ruan also sighed with emotion.

She was truly grateful to Su Yu in this regard.

Hopefully, the changes she brings will allow the printing factory to survive, and then gradually upgrade and improve.

After dinner, Qian Guixiang went to the kitchen to clean up.

Wen Jianxin took a box of pure milk and a box of small cakes from the balcony and casually placed them in the Entrance Hall.

Wen Ruan asked curiously, "Dad, where are you going?"

"Let's go see Ping Shun." Wen Jianxin sighed and explained, "He's been working as a food delivery driver lately, and he was in an accident with an Electric Tricycle last week. He stayed in the hospital for a few days and was just discharged this afternoon. I'm going to visit him."

Wen Ruan asked in surprise, "Oh? Is it serious?"

"It's alright, just a slight concussion."

Wen Ruan stood up immediately. "Let's go, Dad. I'll go with you."

Because they were close in age, she and Wen Pingshun had a very good relationship when they were young.

Especially at school, I helped her resolve many messy and troublesome issues.

It's a way of remembering the other person's kindness.

I had promised to help them arrange work, but the acquisition was progressing very slowly due to the printing factory's serious debt problems.

This is why the promise has not been fulfilled, and this trip will put their minds at ease.

A few minutes later, the pink Lynk & Co 06 drove out of the underground parking garage.

After driving for a while, we arrived at Hui Shui Garden Residential Area area on the North Third Ring Road.

Two years ago, Wen Pingshun's family emptied their savings to make a down payment on an 86-square-meter two-bedroom apartment here.

"Knock knock knock—" Wen Jianxin knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door was pushed open.

Wen Guanghua, with his gray hair, leaned out and saw the two people standing at the door, especially Wen Ruan, and his face showed an expression of inexplicable surprise.

"Jianxin, Ruan Ruan, you're here!"

Two months have passed since Wen Ruan promised to help me find a job, and it's impossible for me not to be anxious.

He had previously inquired with Wen Jianxin, but the information he received was that Wen Ruan had just joined the company as a senior executive and had not yet established himself, so he certainly wouldn't be able to take care of things for the time being, and he was told to wait.

Since he was asking for help, Wen Guanghua naturally didn't dare to rush him and could only wait.

I never expected that Wen Ruan would come to my door today.

"Grandpa Guanghua, how is Brother Pingshun?"

"Nothing much, come in and sit down. Hey, you've already come all this way, why did you bring anything?"

They went inside while talking.

Wen Ruan glanced around at the simple and unpretentious decor, her expression momentarily stunned.

On the sofa in the living room, besides Wen Pingshun, sat a middle-aged man wearing glasses.

He was around 50 years old, wearing a polo shirt, slightly overweight, and looked quite imposing.

Wen Jianxin smiled and said, "Yunxiang, you're here too."

Wen Ruan also greeted them politely.

Wen Yunxiang sat upright on the sofa and calmly nodded to the two of them.

Although Wen Yunxiang is not very old or senior, he is a very important figure in his family.

In 1997, printing workshops were just starting to appear in the village where my family lived.

Wen Yunxiang was among the first to open a small factory with his family members, and he had more than twenty people working under him.

They mainly undertake printing workbooks, financial statements, receipts, envelopes, and other related businesses, and have made quite a bit of money.

I bought a house in the city center a long time ago.

Later, in 2008, due to environmental protection and urban planning issues, Yanbei Printing Factory was established.

After joining the company, Wen Yunxiang became the workshop director of the Offset Printing Workshop in just a few years, thanks to his excellent interpersonal skills and prestige.

He was also the highest-ranking member of their family at the Yanbei Printing Factory.

Wen Guanghua and Wen Jianxin were both his former employees.

Wen Pingshun was standing next to him, quickly stood up and warmly greeted them, "Uncle Jianxin, Ruan Ruan, come sit here."

Wen Ruan calmly sat down on the sofa, gently placing her bag on her lap. "Ping Shun, how are you feeling?"

"It wasn't a serious injury to begin with, but the doctor was worried something might go wrong, so he insisted I stay for a couple more days." Wen Pingshun smiled shyly, took out a disposable paper cup, and poured a cup of tea for the two of them.

"It's better to be careful."

The group exchanged a few pleasantries in the living room.

Noticing Wen Guanghua's hesitant expression several times, Wen Ruan said Wen Ruan, "Brother Pingshun, don't deliver food for now after this. I've already arranged your work. The specific position hasn't been decided yet; we need to see what you think. Just focus on getting better; don't worry about anything else."

Upon hearing this, Wen Guanghua and Wen Pingshun stood up excitedly and thanked him profusely.

Wen Guanghua grinned, his thick lips parted, and his eyes, framed by wrinkles, were somewhat moist.

With Wen Ruan eyes, he said, "Grandpa Guanghua, you only have a few years left before retirement, so relax and things will get better."

"Thank you, Ruan Ruan." Wen Guanghua couldn't help but sigh. "With so much debt at home and a mortgage of over 4,000 yuan every month, how can I retire? I just want to find some work to do now."

Wen Ruan comforted him, "Isn't the printing factory going to be taken over? With so many workers, they'll definitely come up with a solution that satisfies everyone."

Then, laughter broke out.

Wen Yunxiang, who had been silent all along, shook his head and said, "You're thinking too simply. There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Wen Ruan raised her eyebrows slightly. "What does Uncle Yunxiang mean?"

Wen Yunxiang took out a cigarette, lit it, and said Yoyo, "I've been in contact with the manager and the representatives of the acquiring party. You have no idea about the situation."

This group of people specializes in financial mergers and acquisitions; they are incredibly professional and have very powerful connections.

They were able to persuade government leaders to step in and personally coordinate a resolution to the dispute between the printing plant and the bank.

Not only did they reach a debt extension agreement, but they also waived 30% of the interest.

They've mobilized such a large force; it's definitely not for our bankrupt printing factory. It's more likely because they've their eye on this piece of land.

I'm telling you, the best outcome would be if we could finally pay the owed wages and severance pay.

Upon hearing this, Wen Guanghua and Wen Jianxin both sighed.

The printing factory owed them four months' wages, their social security contributions were interrupted, and they couldn't get their severance pay.

Everyone lost faith in the printing plant.

"That's not necessarily true," Wen Ruan said with Wen Ruan laugh. "I've got some inside information. The acquiring party will also be bringing over a batch of orders, which will help the printing factory get through this difficult time."

The reason she didn't say it directly is mainly because she herself has never shown her face and doesn't have any direct proof.

If I tell others, they won't believe me, and I'll have to go through a lot of trouble explaining.

Let's just take over the printing plant before tomorrow. The facts speak for themselves and are more effective than anything else.

It can also give these relatives a shock.

As the Wen Ruan voice fell, the group paused, their expressions varying.

Wen Jianxin asked in surprise, "Ruan Ruan, why haven't I heard you mention this before? Is it true? Where did you hear it from?"

"I work in media now, so I'm naturally better informed."

Wen Guanghua excitedly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Ruan Ruan is now a senior executive at a media company; she definitely knows more than we do!"

"That would be best. I hope everything goes smoothly."

Actually, with so many workers in the printing factory, most of them could easily find other jobs.

The reason they've been stuck in this stalemate, besides the issue of unpaid wages, is because of the news of a potential acquisition.

If the printing plant can be revitalized, that would undoubtedly be the best news.

Seeing their expressions, Wen Yunxiang shook his head, stood up, and said, "Guanghua, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first. The acquiring party is coming to sign the contract tomorrow. You should also tell the others not to cause trouble on site. Let's get this over with first, and then we can talk about wages and severance pay. After all, the venue is really short of money right now."

He came over late at night to calm down some of the agitated workers.

After all, in addition to the acquiring party, government leaders will also be present tomorrow.

Because of his family's extremely difficult circumstances, Wen Guanghua was the focus of this care effort.

"Okay, I understand." Wen Guanghua rubbed his dark hands on his clothes and got up to see Wen Yunxiang off.

He had always worked in the Offset Printing Workshop, and Wen Yunxiang was his direct High-ranking official.

Given the prestige the other party has built up within their family over a long period, their words carry considerable weight.

Wen Yunxiang nodded to Wen Ruan and the others, then strode outside.

I watched his figure disappear.

Wen Jianxin voice, "Ruan Ruan, don't mind it. That's just the way your Uncle Yunxiang is."

"Hehe." Wen Ruan chuckled Wen Ruan, "It's alright."

She was more adept at navigating social situations than her own father.

She knew what Wen Yunxiang was thinking; he still didn't take her, a junior, seriously, and naturally, he didn't take her words to heart either.

Wait until Wen Guanghua returns.

The group sat in the living room and chatted for quite a while.

Before parting, Wen Ruan called Wen Pingshun aside and used her Mobile Phone for a while.

He looked up and smiled, "Brother Pingshun, I transferred some money to your Alipay. Consider it a loan. You can pay me back when you're better off. No rush."

Wen Pingshun hesitated for a moment, "No need, no need, this..."

Wen Ruan picked up her bag and said with a smile, "Alright, we've been friends since we were kids, and we're such close relatives. Now that you're in trouble, it's only natural for me to help you out since I earn more."

Wen Pingshun's lips twitched, and he lowered his head, saying, "Thank you, Ruan Ruan."

"Don't mention it. That's settled then. It's getting late, so my dad and I will head home now. Bye-bye."

"I'll see you and Uncle Jianxin off."

The night was as dark as ink.

Wen Pingshun silently lowered his head and escorted the two of them to the car.

Standing in the evening breeze, I watched the taillights of the Lynk & Co 06 disappear around the street corner.

Because they were close in age and lived across the hall from each other, he and Wen Ruan had a very good relationship when they were young.

We went to the same elementary and middle schools and were very good friends.

However, as they grew older, their relationship gradually faded.

Unlike Wen Ruan, who was admitted to a prestigious university and was dazzling, his life was very difficult.

Not long after graduating from university, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Later, we emptied our savings and borrowed money to buy a house, just in time for a drop in property prices.

I finally recovered and found a girlfriend, but then my company went bankrupt.

At this moment, feeling the Wen Ruan care from you, my heart was deeply touched.

On his way home, Wen Pingshun took out his Mobile Phone and turned on the screen.

I stared blankly at the notification that 100,000 yuan had been deposited into my Alipay for a long time.

Tears streamed down my face without me even realizing it.

Inside Lynk & Co 06 in motion.

Looking at her father's increasingly wrinkled profile in the driver's seat, Wen Ruan suddenly smiled and asked, "Dad, you're exactly 50 years old this year, right?"

"Uh..." Wen Jianxin paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "He's exactly 50 years old by the lunar calendar, and 51 by the traditional Chinese age reckoning."

"You've been working in printing since the 90s, and you worked at Yanbei Printing Factory for 15 years. Have you ever thought about being the head of the company?"

"The top leader? What does that mean?"

"That means being the factory manager or General Manager of a printing plant."

Wen Jianxin paused for a moment, then shook his head and laughed, "Come on, I'm just a worker, how could I possibly become High-ranking official? I wouldn't even dare to dream of it."

Wen Ruan leaned back in her seat, turned to look at her father, and said with a smile, "I remember you saying many times when I was little that if you became the factory manager, you would buy me new toys and a new schoolbag, and buy our family a car and a bigger house."

"Sigh, that was all youthful arrogance." Wen Jianxin blushed a little. "Your father hasn't accomplished much in his life. My greatest achievement is raising a daughter like you."

"Haha." Wen Ruan playfully swung her leg. "That's right, your daughter will only get more and more outstanding, allowing you to always show off in front of your relatives."

Upon hearing this, Wen Jianxin burst into laughter, his eyes filled with love and pride.

The father and daughter had a very good relationship, and Wen Jianxin doted on his daughter, never letting her suffer from hardship from childhood to adulthood.

Wen Ruan started university in 2011, and his monthly allowance was 1,500 yuan.

Wen Ruan Wen Jianxin's easygoing and generous personality.

The bright headlights illuminated the road.

The father and daughter chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, they had arrived at Oasis View Residential Complex.

The car was parked in the underground garage.

Wen Ruan suddenly asked, "Dad, you're going to the printing factory tomorrow too, right?"

"Yes, after all, it concerns the life or death of the factory and the unpaid wages, so everyone will definitely go and check on the situation."

"OK." Wen Ruan unbuckled her seatbelt and said with a smile, "I'll give you a surprise tomorrow too."

"What surprise?"

"Hehe, it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you." Wen Ruan pushed open the car door, picked up her bag, and got out of the car.

Looking at his daughter's figure, Wen Jianxin seemed to see again the daughter who had boasted to him about getting a perfect score on her test.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023, cloudy, 23~31℃.

7 a. m.

Wen Ruan sat up from her familiar bed and tidied her disheveled hair.

I changed into sportswear and strolled around the neighborhood for half an hour.

I went home and had breakfast with my parents.

I started to take good care of myself.

Shower, put on makeup, change clothes...

Today is also a very important day for her.

Strictly speaking, this printing factory was her first business, and it also involved family relationships.

9:30 a. m.

"Ring ring—" The Mobile Phone phone suddenly rang.

[Administrative Assistant - Wang Dandan]

Upon answering the phone, a familiar, clear, and bright voice came through the receiver. "General Wen, we have arrived at the east gate of Oasis View Residential Complex."

"Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Ruan said goodbye to her mother.

She picked up her Hermès bag, changed into high heels, and stepped outside.

The Assistant Team that Tang Zong Entertainment arranged for her not only served Guangying Media, but covered everything related to her work and life.

In addition to Su Yu's team, her Assistant Team will also be present at the signing ceremony for the acquisition project targeting Yanbei Printing Factory, taking over her work.

After all, there are still a lot of trivial matters to deal with after the acquisition is completed.

She can't afford to waste too much time on this.

As I walked out of the east gate of the residential area, I saw Wang Dandan and others standing there.

Next to them, two black Maybach were parked quietly, presumably arranged by Zhen Yu.

"General Wen!" "General Wen!"...

Wang Dandan took the bag from Wen Ruan's hands and opened the rear door of the Maybach.

She nodded Wen Ruan and calmly, then bent down and sat down.

Soon, the dull thud of the door closing rang out.

The two cars started one after the other and headed northeast.

Yanbei Printing Factory is located outside the North Third Ring Road, adjacent to the Hutuo River Ecological Zone, and is surrounded by a very beautiful environment.

It covers an area of 30 mu, roughly equivalent to 3 football fields.

However, the factory and office buildings are over ten years old and look somewhat dilapidated.

However, the factory was cleaned up and even had many bright red banners hung up.

It looks very festive at first glance.

Wen Jianxin and others changed into blue overalls and squeezed into the crowd, standing in a corner looking around.

The sounds of conversation and discussion were incessant.

Some people looked excited and expectant, while others sighed and looked pessimistic.

"I don't know who the new boss is; he hasn't shown his face at all."

"Anyway, it sounds really weird. They say it's an investment team from Magic City, and they're acting very formally."

"I heard from Manager Wang that the district is sending leaders over today. Is it to help solve our employment problem?"

"Come on, you're only thinking about the good things. I don't ask for much right now, just to pay back the money I owe."

"With so many of us, five months' worth of salaries plus severance pay will probably exceed ten million. I think it's unlikely."

It was nearly 10 a. m.

The leaders of Yanbei Printing Factory came out of the office building.

The murmurs gradually subsided.

One vehicle after another drove into the factory park.

Many well-dressed men and women came down from above one after another.

"Those people must be members of an investment firm from Magic City, right? They all look very young, about the same age as my son."

"Our district leader has also arrived; it's Director Wang, who came to inspect the area before."

"Who are those people? What a grand procession! Even the district leaders went up to greet them personally."

As they watched the crowd surge away, everyone's faces were filled with astonishment.

The discussion grew louder again.

Soon, the news spread among the crowd.

The next few people to arrive were all from Tang Yi Precision (Yancheng) Co., Ltd., and one of them was a vice president-level executive.

This news instantly triggered everyone's nerves and completely ignited the crowd.

No wonder the district leaders all came in person!

Everyone knows what Tang Yi Precision is, especially the workers in the manufacturing industry. When they drink, brag, and discuss national affairs, they talk about this company the most.

This is a top-tier global technology manufacturing group.

Its core businesses cover consumer electronics, automotive electronics, semiconductors, and industrial machine tools.

Its branch office in Yancheng is also very powerful.

Established in 2020, it includes 3 smart factories and 1 joint laboratory.

It has fostered 32 local "Specialized and Innovative" supporting enterprises.

It is an integrated R&D-production-supply base that radiates to the North China and Northeast Asia markets.

With over 12,000 employees, it ranks among the top three local manufacturing companies and is a major taxpayer.

If someone's relative works there, they can easily drink a few more beers while bragging.

The question is, why would such a high-ranking person come to such a small printing factory?

Surely it's not that Tang Yi Precision wants to acquire them, is it?

Of course, such a good thing can only be dreamed of.

With Tang Yi Precision's capabilities, it is entirely possible to build a brand new digital printing factory (Industry 4.0) from scratch in a short period of time.

Moreover, it's easy to negotiate where you want the land.

Amid the murmurs of the crowd, two more cars slowly drove in from the entrance.

Leading the group was a Maybach S680.

Against the backdrop of its imposing body, the double-M logo on the front of the car stands out prominently.

All parties involved in the acquisition signing ceremony stopped talking and turned their attention to the car.

The surrounding chatter gradually subsided.

The two cars slowly came to a stop in front of the office building.

The car doors opened one after another, and five men and women carrying briefcases got off the car.

They were all around 30 years old, dressed in sharp business attire, walking with composure and maintaining proper posture.

Immediately afterwards, the rear doors of the Maybach S680 were opened.

The delicate high heels landed steadily on the ground, and an elegant and tall figure stood up from inside.

She had a faint smile on her face, bright and beautiful features, and long, dark brown hair draped over her shoulders.

The exquisitely tailored light gray suit skirt accentuates her graceful and sexy figure.

A series of exclamations arose from the crowd on the right side of the office building.

"Wen Ruan? Wen Ruan!"

"Ruan Ruan!"

"Jianxin, isn't that your daughter? What's she doing here?!"

Wen Jianxin watched his daughter step out of the Maybach, his head buzzing, completely confused about what had happened.

Wen Pingshun rubbed his eyes hard, wondering if he was seeing things.

But the shouts around them clearly indicated that it was indeed Wen Ruan.

The unrest began to spread.

Everyone who knew her stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with shock.

Thick clouds drifted by, and sunlight poured down like a waterfall, gently falling upon her and bathing her in a halo of light.

With Wen Ruan lift of her chin, her gaze confident and sharp, she walked forward with her assistant.

At that moment, she did indeed begin to resemble a "Media Queen."